Demi for Illinois
@demiforillinois.bsky.social
Progressive veteran, community activist, and Democrat running for State Representative in the 13th District 🇺🇸🇲🇽🏳️🌈
This morning, the administration publicly declared that Democratic lawmakers should be “punished by death” for calling out unconstitutional actions & reminding service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.
Tonight, watch me stand up & do exactly what they fear: defend our Constitution.
Tonight, watch me stand up & do exactly what they fear: defend our Constitution.
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This morning, the administration publicly declared that Democratic lawmakers should be “punished by death” for calling out unconstitutional actions & reminding service members of their duty to refuse unlawful orders.
Tonight, watch me stand up & do exactly what they fear: defend our Constitution.
Tonight, watch me stand up & do exactly what they fear: defend our Constitution.
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Kick off Veterans Day the right way… or should I say left? Catch me on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social @zerlinamornings.bsky.social with @deanobeidallah.bsky.social and @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Tuesday tidings! Joining @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social this AM: Dean Obeidallah Show Host @deanobeidallah.bsky.social, IL-13 Congressional Candidate @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social & IL-HD-13 Candidate Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek!
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November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Tuesday tidings! Joining @zerlinamaxwell.bsky.social this AM: Dean Obeidallah Show Host @deanobeidallah.bsky.social, IL-13 Congressional Candidate @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social & IL-HD-13 Candidate Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek!
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🚨 BREAKING News: Federal court just GRANTED Democracy Forward’s court order to block Trump admin from shutting down SNAP.
Order also issued in state AG case.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
Order also issued in state AG case.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Attempt to Cut Off Food Assistance for 42 Million People in America - Democracy Forward
democracyforward.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🚨 BREAKING News: Federal court just GRANTED Democracy Forward’s court order to block Trump admin from shutting down SNAP.
Order also issued in state AG case.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
Order also issued in state AG case.
democracyforward.org/updates/snap...
In da clerb, we all fam.
In today’s fascist regime news: Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests. | Chicago Sun Times
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests
The indictment alleges that the six were among a group of people who surrounded a government vehicle near the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 26 and set out to “hinder and impede” a federal agent from...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In da clerb, we all fam.
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In today’s fascist regime news: Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests. | Chicago Sun Times
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests
The indictment alleges that the six were among a group of people who surrounded a government vehicle near the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 26 and set out to “hinder and impede” a federal agent from...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In today’s fascist regime news: Feds charge Kat Abughazaleh, other political candidates in conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests. | Chicago Sun Times
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors," said Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek, a Latina guardswoman who is refusing to deploy in Chicago. "It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors," said Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek, a Latina guardswoman who is refusing to deploy in Chicago. "It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
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"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors."
"It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
"It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
"It's disheartening to be forced to go against your community members and your neighbors."
"It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
"It feels illegal. This is not what we signed up to do."
- Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
I refuse to back down on my stance: “I was just following orders” was not an excuse during post WWII war crime trials, and it’s not an excuse today.
Two Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors."
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
cbsn.ws
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I refuse to back down on my stance: “I was just following orders” was not an excuse during post WWII war crime trials, and it’s not an excuse today.
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My friend, National Guard Staff Sergeant, and Illinois House District-13 candidate, @demiforillinois.bsky.social has gone on record with CBS News saying she will refuse to deploy to Chicago if ordered.
www.cbsnews.com/video/illino...
www.cbsnews.com/video/illino...
Illinois National Guard member says she would "definitely say no" to Chicago deployment
Nicole Sganga sat down with Staff Sergeant Demi Palecek of the Illinois National Guard, who is running for local office. She said she fears retribution, but added it's too important not to speak up.
www.cbsnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
My friend, National Guard Staff Sergeant, and Illinois House District-13 candidate, @demiforillinois.bsky.social has gone on record with CBS News saying she will refuse to deploy to Chicago if ordered.
www.cbsnews.com/video/illino...
www.cbsnews.com/video/illino...
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There are military veterans running for office who bring positive qualities to the table who could use help.
@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social in #IL13
And for Illinois House
@thomasgary.bsky.social (8th Rep District)
@demiforillinois.bsky.social (13th Rep District)
@commondefense.bsky.social
@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social in #IL13
And for Illinois House
@thomasgary.bsky.social (8th Rep District)
@demiforillinois.bsky.social (13th Rep District)
@commondefense.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
There are military veterans running for office who bring positive qualities to the table who could use help.
@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social in #IL13
And for Illinois House
@thomasgary.bsky.social (8th Rep District)
@demiforillinois.bsky.social (13th Rep District)
@commondefense.bsky.social
@dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social in #IL13
And for Illinois House
@thomasgary.bsky.social (8th Rep District)
@demiforillinois.bsky.social (13th Rep District)
@commondefense.bsky.social
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We want more women like Demi!
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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And the only one with balls is the woman. 🤦🏼♀️🙄
September 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
And the only one with balls is the woman. 🤦🏼♀️🙄
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Yep! Women usually are the first to take a stand
September 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Yep! Women usually are the first to take a stand
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"Absolutely, I’d refuse. There’s no way,” Palecek said, adding she is also encouraging others in the National Guard to follow suit.
Guard troops fight back against Trump regime.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #gop #Politics #uspolitics #USpol […]
Guard troops fight back against Trump regime.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #gop #Politics #uspolitics #USpol […]
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mstdn.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"Absolutely, I’d refuse. There’s no way,” Palecek said, adding she is also encouraging others in the National Guard to follow suit.
Guard troops fight back against Trump regime.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #gop #Politics #uspolitics #USpol […]
Guard troops fight back against Trump regime.
#aurefreepress #News #press #headline #gop #Politics #uspolitics #USpol […]
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"The National Guard has a sacred mission. We are part of the communities that we serve. We are the neighbors who show up when the flood hits, when the storms tear through the towns and when our country is in crisis," Illinois National Guard member Demi Palecek said.
Service members decry potential National Guard deployment
They say the guard's sacred mission is to serve communities, not political theater.
bit.ly
September 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"The National Guard has a sacred mission. We are part of the communities that we serve. We are the neighbors who show up when the flood hits, when the storms tear through the towns and when our country is in crisis," Illinois National Guard member Demi Palecek said.
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“Will you refuse to take that mission?”
“Absolutely.”
ILLINOIS congressional candidate Demi Palecek (D), who is in the National Guard, says she would refuse to be deployed as part of Trump’s War on Chicago - even if it gets her discharged.
“Absolutely.”
ILLINOIS congressional candidate Demi Palecek (D), who is in the National Guard, says she would refuse to be deployed as part of Trump’s War on Chicago - even if it gets her discharged.
September 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“Will you refuse to take that mission?”
“Absolutely.”
ILLINOIS congressional candidate Demi Palecek (D), who is in the National Guard, says she would refuse to be deployed as part of Trump’s War on Chicago - even if it gets her discharged.
“Absolutely.”
ILLINOIS congressional candidate Demi Palecek (D), who is in the National Guard, says she would refuse to be deployed as part of Trump’s War on Chicago - even if it gets her discharged.
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Pragmatic Optimists RI State Senator Tiara Mack and attorney Rachel Cohen speak with Demi Palecek, candidate for Illinois Statehouse in the 13th district, about what motivated her to run and highlights of her policy platform.
🔗 www.demiforillinois.com
🔗 www.demiforillinois.com
Taking the FIGHT to the BALLOT BOX in the Trump Era
YouTube video by Legal AF
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September 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Pragmatic Optimists RI State Senator Tiara Mack and attorney Rachel Cohen speak with Demi Palecek, candidate for Illinois Statehouse in the 13th district, about what motivated her to run and highlights of her policy platform.
🔗 www.demiforillinois.com
🔗 www.demiforillinois.com
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“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents detain multiple protesters outside
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
www.shawlocal.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
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“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents detain multiple protesters outside
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
www.shawlocal.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
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“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
Noem visits Chicago area ICE facility as agents detain multiple protesters outside
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
www.shawlocal.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
“Every week, ICE escalates its violence against us,” said Demi Palecek, a military veteran and candidate for Congress. “With this level of escalation, it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed.”
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gray area where?
“I want all members to say no,” Palecek said. “This is against what we signed up for. We’re here for humanitarian things, we’re here to help and protect the people, not to be used and weaponized against our own communities to terrorize them.”
vote Demi Palecek 13th district
“I want all members to say no,” Palecek said. “This is against what we signed up for. We’re here for humanitarian things, we’re here to help and protect the people, not to be used and weaponized against our own communities to terrorize them.”
vote Demi Palecek 13th district
Active Illinois National Guard members share views on recent troop activations in Chicago area
Active Illinois National Guard members share views on recent troop activations in Chicago area
Members of the military are required to follow constitutional orders and disobey unconstitutional orders. But two members from Illinois see gray areas in the deployment of forces in the Chicago area to...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
gray area where?
“I want all members to say no,” Palecek said. “This is against what we signed up for. We’re here for humanitarian things, we’re here to help and protect the people, not to be used and weaponized against our own communities to terrorize them.”
vote Demi Palecek 13th district
“I want all members to say no,” Palecek said. “This is against what we signed up for. We’re here for humanitarian things, we’re here to help and protect the people, not to be used and weaponized against our own communities to terrorize them.”
vote Demi Palecek 13th district
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2/2 "...trigger happy. No trigger discipline, no understanding of gas deployment. With this level of escalation, & incompetence, ppl will die." ~ Illinois Army National Guard member, Demi Palecek.
Me? -> And, this is exactly what F47 & Miller wants to have happen, make no mistake.
Me? -> And, this is exactly what F47 & Miller wants to have happen, make no mistake.
October 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
2/2 "...trigger happy. No trigger discipline, no understanding of gas deployment. With this level of escalation, & incompetence, ppl will die." ~ Illinois Army National Guard member, Demi Palecek.
Me? -> And, this is exactly what F47 & Miller wants to have happen, make no mistake.
Me? -> And, this is exactly what F47 & Miller wants to have happen, make no mistake.
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1/2 Demi Palecek, IL Army National Guard: "These are not trained professionals. As a military member,I can tell you the way they handle weapons is reckless & dangerous. I've seen ICE agents w/their fingers on the triggers of real M-16s, pointing M-9s directly at ppl."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OU7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OU7...
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump GOONS Attack VETERANS
YouTube video by Legal AF
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
1/2 Demi Palecek, IL Army National Guard: "These are not trained professionals. As a military member,I can tell you the way they handle weapons is reckless & dangerous. I've seen ICE agents w/their fingers on the triggers of real M-16s, pointing M-9s directly at ppl."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OU7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OU7...